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2013-05
TV Concept Development Funding
Application for TV concept development funding
NFVF South African Film Industry Economic Baseline Study April 2013
South African Film Industry Economic
Baseline Study
Call for proposals for NFVF first time filmmaker project
The National Film and Video Foundation have opened a call for proposals for first time filmmakers to make their first films. The First Time Filmmaker Project is to provide recent film school graduates from historically disadvantaged backgrounds with an opportunity to make their first professional film. Successful writers or directors will be guided in the development of their stories for 12-15 minute scripts for a fiction film over a period of 5 months.
NFVF call for proposals for female filmmaker project
The concept for the Female Only Filmmaker Project is to provide female writer/ director teams from the industry, particularly those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, with an opportunity to make a film in collaboration with other women. We are looking for writer/director teams who can come with a strong idea /concept / script, to be developed either as part of a writer/director team or on their own as a writer/director. The applicants will be guided in the development of their stories into 24 minute scripts over a period of 5 months.
2013-04
66th Cannes International Film Festival attendance - call for applications
03 March 2013: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) invites filmmakers who will be participating at and are attending the 66th Cannes International Film Festival to apply for funding for markets and festivals attendance. The Film Festival will take place from 15th until 26th of May 2013 in Cannes, France.
2nd Bojanala Film Week supported by NFVF a success
02 April 2013: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) in partnership with the Bojanala District Municipality and North West Department of Sports, Arts and Culture held yet another successful film week in Bojanala, Rustenburg from the 22nd to 25th of March 2013.
2013-03
NFVF Council Approvals for 2012
28 March 2013: The National Film and Video Foundation Council has approved applications for the following projects during the Council meeting held on the 14th of March 2013.
Bojanala Film Week returns
20 March 2013: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) in partnership with the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality and the North West Department of Sports, Arts and Culture will host the 2nd Annual Bojanala Film Week from the 22nd to the 25th of March 2013 in Bojanala, Rustenburg.
Winners of the second night of the 7th Annual SAFTAs
Winners of the second night of the 7th Annual SAFTAs
Winners of the first night of the 7th Annual SAFTAs
Winners of the first night of the 7th Annual SAFTAs
2013-02
7th Annual SAFTAs nominees list
7th Annual SAFTAs nominees list
NFVF Vacancies
Position: Production & Development Coordinator (Documentaries & Fiction)
To provide administrative support for production and development of documentaries and fiction.
Nominees of the 7th annual SAFTAs announced
13 February 2013: The nominees of the 7th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) were announced last night at a star-studded event held in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.
NFVF to represent South African film at Pan African Film Festival
11 February 2013: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) will on the 14th of February embark on a trip to Los Angeles to represent South African film at the 21st Annual Pan African Film Festival (PAFF). Dedicated to the promotion of cultural and racial tolerance, and understanding through the exhibition of film, art and creative expression, PAFF commenced on the 7th of February and will end on the 18th of February 2013.
66th Cannes International Film Festival – Call for project submissions to the NFVF
08 February 2013: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) will embark on a trip to the 66th Cannes International Film Festival being held from the 15th to the 26th of May 2013. The festival, which is internationally recognised as the premier film festival and marketing event, brings together filmmakers and key decision makers from across the globe to conduct the business of film.
NFVF Internship Programme
The NFVF is a statutory body mandated by the National Film and Video Foundation Act 73 of 1997 to spearhead the equitable and development of the South African Film and Video Industry. In partnership with the Media Information and Communication Technology Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA), eligible applicants are invited to apply for internships in the following disciplines:
NFVF Vacancy
Position: Executive PA
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Purpose:
To provide professional secretarial service and excellent customer service to the Chief Executive Officer as well as Council Members.
2013-01
National Film and Video Foundation funding criteria
National Film and Video Foundation funding criteria - August 2012
INVITATION TO BID
BID NUMBER: RFT07/2012: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DIGITAL SCREEN FACILITIES IN UNDERSERVICED AREAS.
GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT July 2010
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2012-12
Application Form - Writers
Sediba Masters Programme 2013
The one page outline - Notes on how to write it
The guidelines that provide the foundations for writing.
The Sediba Masters Programme - Background information
This programme aims to inspire an approach to screenwriting that celebrates invention and creativity so that participants may pursue fresh and original takes on themes. Feature film screenwriters and script editors are trained together on the course.
Call for writers to develop feature film concepts on the Sediba Masters Screenwriting Training Programme
14 December 2012: The National Film & Video Foundation is offering FREE part-time training opportunities to writers who wish to be trained as professional screenwriters as well as develop their feature film concepts.
NFVF Council approvals
11 December 2012: The National Film and Video Foundation Council has approved applications for the following projects during the Council meeting held on the 6th of December 2012.
NFVF Council approvals
11 December 2012: The National Film and Video Foundation Council has approved applications for the following projects during the Council meeting held on the 6th of December 2012.
NFVF Vacancy
Position: Receptionist
Reporting to: Accountant
Job Purpose:
To provide excellent customer service to the NFVF and its customers by answering the telephone efficiently, welcoming and directing visitors appropriately.
Annual Report 2011
Annual Report
The NFVF on a study of the economic impact of the local film industry
04 December 2012: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has commissioned a baseline study on the economic impact of the film industry in South Africa. The study, conducted by Deloitte & Touche, is currently underway and is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2013.
2012-11
National Film & Video Foundation and Durban Film Office hosts two day workshop for emerging KZN filmmakers
16 November 2012: The National Film and Video Foundation in partnership with the Durban Film Office (DFO) will host a two-day workshop targeting aspiring film makers in Durban to provide skills and training as part of its mandate to develop the South African film and video industry.
PRESENTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS BY THE CEO OF THE NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FOUNDATION – 29 OCTOBER 2012
We have gathered here today as captains and members of the creative industry to identify measure and interventions we can implement to provide a conducive environment and facilitate the growth and development of the Information Communication and Technology sector.
South Africa takes 22 documentary projects to IDFA
12 November 2012: South Africa is taking 22 local documentary projects to the 25th International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA), 13 of these have been supported by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF). In addition, two NFVF supported projects, Devil’s Lair and The Dream of Shahrazad have also been invited to pitch at the festival.
The 7th annual SAFTAs judging process commences
12 November 2012: The judging process for the 7th Annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) commenced on Thursday 08th of November, with filtration of all the qualifying submitted projects.
2012-10
NFVF Vacancy
Position: Events Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)
Reporting to: Head: Marketing and Public Affairs
Job Purpose:
To provide administrative support on internal projects.
Box Office Report Term 1 2012
Box office report for term 2012
Presentation by NFVF Head of Marketing at the Gay & Lesbian Out in Africa Film Festival 17 October 2012
It is once again that time of the year when the film industry celebrates the best of Gay and Lesbian offerings. The National Film and Video Foundation re-iterates its support for the festival and welcomes all filmmakers who are in attendance today.
Co-production Treaty between South and Ireland
Co-production treaty between the government of the Republic of South Africa and the government of Ireland.
THE NFVF congratulates Man on Ground on winning the Best South African Film at the 10th Tri Continental Film Festival
12 October 2012: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) congratulates Man on Ground for winning the Best South African Film at the 10th Tri Continental Film Festival (TCFF). This year's festival, which exclusively bases its awards on audience votes, took place from the 7th to the 23rd of September 2012 in Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria and Cape Town.
NFVF Macufe Film week a success
12 October 2012: The Macufe NFVF Film Festival took place from Tuesday the 09th and will end on Saturday 13th of October. The film week is a collaboration between the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and Mangaung African Cultural Festival.
Call for film project applications – SA Season in France 2013 Guidelines
The France – South Africa Seasons 2012 & 2013 is a multifaceted bilateral collaboration between France and South Africa, concluded last year by the heads of states of France and South Africa.
Funding Criteria
A detailed document that explains NFVF funding and its criteria
The National Film and Video Foundation takes film to Macufe
02 October 2012: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) will for the 2nd time participate at the Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe) through running the NFVF Macufe Film Week. The initiative is a partnership between NFVF and Macufe meant at "taking film and cinema to the people". The event will run from Tuesday 09 until 13 October 2012 at Muse Pacofs. This is in a bid to achieve NFVF's primary objective of promoting and developing the South african Film industry locally.
2012-09
Little One selected to represent South Africa for consideration into the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 85th Oscars
28 September 2012: The South African Academy Award Selection Committee and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) announce the selection of "Little One" for consideration as South Africa’s official entry into the Best Foreign Film category for the 85th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars). If approved by the Oscars Academy Award Selection Committee, the film will represent South Africa as the nominee for the 85th Oscars to be held in 2013.
National Film & Video Foundation and Department of Arts Culture host Women & Youth Heritage Indaba
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), in association with the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) on Tuesday 25th of September 2012 hosted the Women & Youth Heritage Indaba. The event was held in commemoration of the women and youth of South Africa, in the process celebrating heritage. It was hosted following the call to the industry to apply for the women and youth projects, which will provide 10 women and 10 youths an opportunity to make film for the first time.
Deadline for the submission of entries for the 7th annual SAFTAs EXTENDED
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has extended the closing date for the call for local production companies to submit their entries for the 7th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs). The closing date has been extended to Thursday the 27th of September 2012 at 16h00 with a penalty fee of R350.00 per entry. The penalty fee will be payable for all the entries that will be received after the initial closing date which was the 20th of September 2012.
Form I: Appeal to the Minister of Arts & Culture
The prescribed form for appeals to the Minister of Arts & Culture.
Findings Report - South African Film and Co-production Criteria
Findings Report for the South African film and co-production criteria second round of public consultations.
INVITATION TO TENDER: POSTPONEMENT OF BRIEFING SESSIONS AND CLOSING DATE
The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is a statutory body set up by government to grow and develop the South African Film and Video industry. The NFVF invited suitable companies and/or entrepreneurs to submit their proposal on the following projects.
NFVF concludes second round of Industry consultations for the South African film criteria
10 September 2012: The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) concluded the second round of industry consultations in June and July 2012. The sessions were held in Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg, bringing finality to the public consultation process.
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